I joined BAE Systems in February 2023 as a Graduate Software Engineer, working on software development for the next generation combat aircraft, Tempest. Seeing BAE Systems’ involvement in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) was ultimately the catalyst in me wanting to join the company.
It helps that I am fluent in Japanese! I’ve had over 10 years’ experience in learning the language, and have spent a number of years living and working in Osaka, Japan, as an interpreter. With the language firmly under my belt, it really helps in my current role, especially when working with our Japanese partners, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), as I can translate between English and Japanese speakers.
Conversations with our partners can get very technical, and I’m proud that I use my language skills to help to bring some clarity and support the team’s progress. It’s important for the success of the partnership that we are mindful of cultural differences, so being able to easily converse with Japanese-speaking colleagues helps to bridge any gaps. I’m proud to be able to support and foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment, which is vital in such an important and expansive programme like GCAP.
Being a part of an organisation that represents the UK, and collaborating with Italy and Japan to produce the future of combat air is a real honour.Lloyd, Software Engineer
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